- Enrollment
- 3,972
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingwood, TX
Kingwood H S
Federal NCES profile for Kingwood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482391005502
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingwood H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Kingwood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingwood H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingwood H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Kingwood, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Kingwood H S held near 2,899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 175.1 → 171.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482391005502 · Kingwood, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,877 enr · 16.4:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Summer Creek H S (3,972 students)
Kingwood H S held near 2,899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 175.1 → 171.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kingwood H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summer Creek H
Summer Creek H S
3,972 students
- Atascocita H S
Atascocita H S
3,696 students
- Humble H S
Humble H S
2,960 students
- This school
Kingwood H S
2,877 students
- Kingwood Park
Kingwood Park H S
1,884 students
- West Lake Midd 1,486
West Lake Middle
1,486 students
What this shows Kingwood H S reports 2,877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingwood H S compares
Kingwood H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 78% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,877 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,877
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,763
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Kingwood H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humble Isd reports $10,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingwood H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atascocita H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Humble H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingwood Park H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lake Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingwood H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,960
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingwood H S
How many students attend Kingwood H S?
Kingwood H S has 2,877 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingwood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,898 (2022-23) → 2,899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingwood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingwood H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingwood H S?
13.6% of students at Kingwood H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingwood H S?
The largest demographic group at Kingwood H S is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Kingwood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingwood H S?
Kingwood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kingwood H S rank among high schools in Kingwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingwood H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Kingwood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kingwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Humble Isd?
Besides Kingwood H S, Humble Isd also operates Summer Creek H S (3,972 students), Atascocita H S (3,696 students), and Humble H S (2,960 students). See the Humble Isd district page for the complete list.